New Zealand Photo Journal #18: Cycling Rainbow Crossing

In this 18th volume I will be cycling through the desolate alpine valleys of the Rainbow Crossing to Hanmer Springs. We will be pedaling for three days against ice-cold headwinds, across hand-numbing corrugated-rough gravel roads, while battling fierce sandflies at our campsites, and then being rewarded with a soak in the Hanmer Hot Springs. I hope you enjoy these images and travel thoughts. More

Come join me for this 50-image photo journal as I cycle and hike across New Zealand. In this 18th volume I will be cycling through the desolate alpine valleys of the Rainbow Crossing to Hanmer Springs. We will be pedaling for three days against ice-cold headwinds, across hand-numbing corrugated-rough gravel roads, while battling fierce sandflies at our campsites, and then being rewarded with a soak in the Hanmer Hot Springs. I hope you enjoy these images and travel thoughts as much as I did photographing them and living the adventure.

The author, Scott David Plumlee, seen with a monkey on his head, is an avid world traveler, photographer, and writer. He has traveled to over 50 countries, taken millions of photos, and is always willing to share his jokes, stories and philosophies. Plumlee is also the author of the New Zealand Photo Journal eBook series, and currently loving life in Thailand.